Sexual Harassment on the Hill

Congress passes legislation to hold lawmakers accountable.

After the #MeToo wave took out lawmakers from both parties this year, Congress was forced to reckon with its record on sexual harassment. And in the miracles happen department, last week President Trump signed an overhaul of the Congressional Accountability Act that protects victims while respecting due process, albeit with political risks that bear watching.

The new law makes it easier to make claims of harassment and discrimination. Unpaid staffers, interns, fellows, detailees and pages will be able to file complaints. While...